Superfecta Sunday at Keeneland

We take in a competitive graded stakes Turf race down in Kentucky.

Keeneland Race 8 {Dowager Stakes~G3~1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

A good field of ten will hit the Kentucky green in this annual affair. There is decent speed to assure a fluid pace. Speed numbers are reasonably close. A few will be stretching out to this distance for the first time. Our task is to link together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be a fantastic race.

#10 Grateful (Franco / Pletcher) might have the edge with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three sturdy workouts. This gal has already won at this distance and has traveled over the Keeneland course well. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#7 Apple Betty [IRE] (J. Velazquez / McGaughey) will challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four strong workouts. She holds the second highest speed number at this distance and is 50% in the money from four tries at the same. She should be part of the speed scenario.

#2 Lottie (J. Ortiz / Motion) will contend with the fourth highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. She holds the highest speed number at the distance hitting the board at same in her only two attempts. This gal should track and close solidly.

#6 Promotional (Lanerie / Proctor) should also contend with a couple of very good last out speed numbers and three superb workouts. She holds the third highest speed number at the distance. She should track the pace ready to roll into the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#10 Grateful  +  #7 Apple Betty  +  #2 Lottie  +  #6 Promotional.

Stakes Saturday Results

Laurel Park R10.  Maryland Millions Classic Stakes.  Our first pick, Bonus Points, won (1st) for win money of $4.20, place money of $4.60, and show money of $5.40.  Our second pick, John Jones, finished 7th.  Our third pick, Ghost Bay, finished 3rd for show money of $2.30.

Superfecta went 5-12-11-9.

Bankroll gets a pick-me-up, rising to $93.02.

Stakes Saturday in Maryland

A state for Horse Lovers, Maryland, is where we look in on a tremendous Stakes race.

Laurel Park Race 10 {Maryland Million Classic Stakes~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old Up~Stakes}

A solid field of eleven talented horses will go to the gate in this annual event. There is enough speed to maintain a strong pace. Speed numbers are close. Only six in this field have traversed this distance making for an interesting competition. It should be a very exciting race.

#5 Bonus Points (Juarez / Pletcher) might have the edge coming out of a challenging graded stakes race. He holds the highest last out speed number, a six race progression, and three sincere workouts. This lad will be tracking the pace ready to do battle in the stretch. A son of Majestic Warrior, he has experience at the distance and over the track.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 John Jones (Toledo / Gaudet) will challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts. This guy loves the distance and the track. He has a field high eight wins. A son of Smarty Jones, he should be part of the front end crew.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#11 Ghost Bay (Karamanos / Bailes) should contend with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three stellar peaking races. He comes out a turf race at this distance and is ready to compete courageously. A son of Ghostzapper, he has hit the board 59% of the time.

$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#12 Southside Warrior (Cintron / Trombetta) will be in the mix with a couple of good last out speed numbers and one hearty workout. He holds the second highest speed number at this distance. A son of Warrior's Reward, he should be tracking the pace closely and unleash into the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Bonus Points  /  #2 John Jones  /  #11 Ghost Bay, #12 Southside Warrior / #11, #12, ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday (10/15) Results

Woodbine R10.  Canandian International--G1.  We misfired on our 20 CENT Superfecta box play, hitting only two of the four wagering interests required. Superfecta went 7-1-2-4.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Chemical Charge [IRE], finished 6th.

Bankroll gets blanked, falling to $89.12.